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The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
The Maine Veteran Association of Lynn,

LYNN, MASS, Aug Is, 1887.
To THE EDITOR OF TIE JOURNAL: On Wed
ncsay evening Aug. 10th, about forty respect
able citizens of Lynn, Mass, who were per
sonaiy identified in the interests of the grand Old
State OF Maine, soldiers during the war of the
rebellion, met in q. A. Il. hall and formed an or
:sanizatiOn to be known as the Maine Veteran As
ISOLATION, with the following officers President,
r. d. Billings, 2d Me. Cavalry; Vice Presidents,
John u. Ladd, 9Th Me. Inf; John c. Otis, 9th Me-
Inf Secretary, j. II. Whitmorc, 18th Me. Inf
Treasurer, Levi g. knights, 9Th Me. Inf. Ext Gem
mittce, Edward Randall, 18th Me. Inf; l.. 0. Kirk,
3lst Nc. Inf, and w. A. Cotton, 18th Me- Inf /;
CON- on Rules, Kendall Pollard; II. 5. French,
18th Nc. Inf, and c. n. Dearborn, 81 Nc Inf
The event was marked with that spirit of LOYALTY
ever Astounding in the hearts of Maine men, to
each other and their native State; and friends and
comrades at home may feel assured that their
prestige patriotic citizens and brave soldiers
will be maintained a sacred trust, as well in
the gossip of the campfire in the maturer tleiber-
ations OF the Maine Veteran Association of Lynn
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
The Steamer Richmond Ashsre.

The steamer City of Richmond, of the Portland
and Machias iinc started from Machias Monday
bridge she struck on u ledge and stove a hole in
her bottom. She came of and was Immediately
beached and now lies half full of water. The pas
and tug boat from Bath. At the time of the &C
cident the steamer was out of her usual course and
was running through Fosters Island NarrOws to
enable a government buoy man who was aboard
to arrange for the location Of a new buoy. The
steamer has often run through this passage but
never at SO low stage of the tide, and the pilot
had no knowledge Of the existence Of q ledge
where she struck. 1t is expected the RchmOn,l
will be nOatcd and leave for Portland 70 day
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

sEARsMoNT. Rev. c. A. Plummcr preached an
excellent sermon at the NJ. Il. Church last Sunday
Rev. V. 4. Hills, of NorthpOrt, preached in the
evening MR. II. f. Cobb has begun his duties rs
Professor of Mathematics at the Maine WESLEYAN
Seminary and Female College. :. Miss Maud NIUE
zy has returned to her studies at Bucksport ...
The Free High School under the instruction of
Mr.. j. w. Farrar will open Monday, Sept. 5.......
Messrs. J. f. Woodcock and q. N. Dyer are paint
Ing the Masonic hall. The work on the building
is nearly completed. The smallest number
from this place for many years is attending the
at NOrthpOrt.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

THORNDIKE. viii II. Hunt will start his thresl,-
Ing machine III about two week. He has grain
enough engaged to keep his machine running until
the weather puts stop to the business. .Chas
II. White has very nice sucking colt; he by Mel
sons Cal West. NJ =. Palmer has ycarling colt af-
ter Brackets Harbinger for which he has refused
1925 ..Miss Eya AllenwOOd is at Vinalhavcn Wis
fting friends, and Hattie Whitney will wait on Gus
toners until she returns
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
The Seaside Summer School OF Pedagogy,

The Ashury Park seaside summer school of ped
itg"gN of which Mr. A. II. Kelley of the Chapman
school IS secretary, has just finished Il very sue
cessful term at Ashury Park, y. J. Teachers came
To this normal training school from all parts of
the country from Massachusetts to California, and
principals We're among the students, and all speak
IN terms of highest praise of the wonderful sue
"css Of the school. 1t is doubtful ii so able body
of education ever held so protracted Il session dur
ing the summer months in any part of the Emitted
states. some Of l,oston's best teachers were
among the most enthusiastic students. The value
of such school is greatly assisted by the location
Cor those in attendance understandings pronounced
Asbury Park the best place in the United States
Tor summer school. The beautiful groves, the
surf bathing, the sails and the charming drives
cannot he surpassed for attractivencss, and an
these were thoroughly enjoyed by the school of
Pedagogy!' We congratulate Mr.. Kelley and the
other directors upon the of the first Years
work. East Boston Free Press.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
Pennsylvania Republicaus,

The Republicans Of Pennsylvania met in
State Convention at Harrisburg, Aug. II. 1t
is said that no political body ever convened in
Penn>y lyania with little friction" William
b. Hart was nominated for State-Treasurer by
acclalnaton. ana Judge Henry W. Williams
was nominated for Judge of the Supreme
Court. The platform roalirlnS the declaration
of 1856 iii favor OF submitting TO the people a
pr0hibitcry constitutional amendment. 1t ell
dorScs the abolition of the poll tax, faNors a
tariff Tor the sake of American manufacturers,
try can furnish people with every item of con-
sumption, an1 for the purpose of protccti,l.
home labor against foreign labor as well as its
products. II dcnounce> imported and contract
labor. 1t also fayor9 distributing the treasury
surplus i'll the enlargement OF the general Sen
sion list. The PATTERN then goes on to say
We arrai.n the Democratic PARTY and the
present national administration for general inn
hcrity liz dealing with all great national qt.s-
tioI>.
HE Republicans of PENNSYLVANIA, the native
state of lion. James q. Blaine. will view with
high pleasure his nomination for the Presi-
dency iii the campaign of 1858. Accident can
not al'itc the admiration OF q great people for
statesman true alike to his convictions ai!h to
his country.
Discrimination against the coiorcl people is
denounced and the course of Gladstone and
larne and their associates approved.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

IN BRIEF. The British Government has pro-
claimed The Irish National League and the step
will probably hasten crisis in British politics
Mr.. Chamberlain has withdrawn from the lii-
1oiii>t party iii consequence Of the Government :
action. he Irish leaders prophecy disastrous
political Consequences 10 the dominant party.
........in the jubilee regatta ut Halifax Friday
Lieut.. lienn> cutter Galatca defeated the
schooner DauntleS> on time allowance The
cutter stranger had wak-oycr in her class
ana OF the local boats the Wenonah won.......
The !nnan steamship City of Montreal was
burned at sea on the 1lth inst. Thirteen lives
We're lost and the passengers and crew had Il
terribly trying experience.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

The frohibitionsts in New York have put
forward rs one of their candidates for State
Senator a gentleman by the name of Todd In
this city last spring one of the third-party can
didatcs was named CHM. But them as Shakes
peare says: whats in a name:''
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

Mrs. Cleveland is supposed to be having a
very quiet time in Marion. Mass: but the
Democratic organs are making good deal of
noise over it.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

The Boston Globe gives a thrillin" accom-,
of a vessel in a storm. which tried TO ..keep
her head to the wind by means of her jill
sails. 1t is probably the work of a .:frcsll''
reporter.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

CAMDEN. The railroad town meeting Saturday
forenoon voted against aiding the Rorkland, Rock
port and Camden railroad 21G to ;G. Everybody
seems to favor the railroad but oppose the loca-
ton, which was through hard rock and ledge near
1y half the way, according to the engineers re
port. Had the road been laid ont through West
camden to Rockland, instead of ON the shore, the
town would have voted to favor the road. There
is talk Of running a railroad from Camden to Au
gusta, through West Camden, South Hope, Union
Washington, Somervile and Windsor, connecting
with the Maine Central ut Augusta. This would
be accepted by Camden, making Camden "A port
for the back towns. Mr.. +. II. Dcnslow and Mr.
H. ii. Hertz, of New York, have been at the Bav
View House for few days. Mr. Dcnslow has n
cottage at Fort Point. While in town Mr.. Reuben
Leland drove them to Mr.. Adams Lakeside cot
tage where they were entertained by Mr. f. A.
Flint, of Woburn, Mass, who is now occupying
the cottage. The following are Camden jurymen
for the Sept term Traverse jury Clas Murphy,
James Perry, Allen A. SHEPPARD John G. Berry
Grand jury, Robert c. Thorndikc and Isaac il,
Melvin.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

LIBERTY. There was sort of a dedication of
Georges River Trottng Park Saturday. About a
hundred teams were on the grounds and although
there were no races there were some good horses
present and some pretty fast stepping, Morgan Knox
taking the lead. The track snow completed except
fencing. Nearly the entire population of the
village were out of town Sunday Northport Tenn
pie Heights, Camden and the Advent camp meet
ing at Washington took them about all :. james
Neal and wife of Belmont spent a few DAYS in
town the first of the week. "A. A. Brown has his
barn SO full of hay that he is compelled to put on
an annex for his grain and is adding % feet in
length to his already large barn for that purpose
I'VE learn that the Liberty High School will be.
gin Sept. 9Th. This is a rare chance to learn a
thing or two as rye pedagOgue," Mr.. Luce is a
teacher OF undOubted ability. .....Mr. and Mrs.
William Hnrd have returned from a cral days
visit to friends In China. Miss Susie Copp Of
Augusta ts In tOwn..... Fun on the trOtting park
next Saturday
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

a New York Republican saws that if Mr..
Blaine stays away until the muywumps stop
lying about him he will never come home. But
What are the muSWumps to do, they must lie
about somebody.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

The makeup of the committee of arrange
ments for Grand Army day ut the State Fair,
Lewiston, would indicate that there are no G,
4. X. Posts in this section of the State
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

Did you hear any thing drop-in Ohio. IKel-
nebec Democrat.
We did, Ben, We did. We heard the Demo
cratic pilty drop, deadcr than door nail; and
following fast and faster come assurances of a
walk over for the Republicans at the next cleo
tiop
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

1t lnsr>t strike Rev. DIR. Miner as what
funny that IN his capacity as professional pro-
lbitsont>t, he Is especially smiled upon by the
rum shops and their newspaper organs. fRos.
ton Record
Guess not. That is thu, crowd he is work inc,
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

President Cleveland knows thing or two
about short horn cattle. New York Herald.
lie is believed to be not unfamiliar with an
other kind of 'shorns'
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

HE Rev. sam Jones says: ..If wanted to
Get GOOD, square Judgment on something had
uoAe, would rather 90 to Il newspaper office
lhah to any court of justice. | know that
newspapers probe into mems characters. and
the pure need not fear all the presses in Amer
lea; The way to be safe from so-caled news
paper attacks is to be a Christian The re-
port'iS are the best detective force in this conn
Try. They have brought more criminals to
justice. and puncture'l more >Iiams. than all
other agencies rombned.'
King thieves mortgage sharks. the shavers
Oh 'he iapofln% mans pay, >hy>tcr>. and
oiiitIa!s who violate their oath> 10y panIerng
to criminals. naturally do not like the news
paper which tells the truth.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

The people who journey to Mount Desert
island, trave! in magnificent yestbuIc trains
and on l'alatial steamers, while those who visit
the Iehoi'>sof Bay resort. (Northport) l:lod
along the dusty roads of Somerset. kennebcc
ANA Waldo counties. Lewiston journal.
This Is on par with the Lewiston Journal :
ia!ltual >inr> 1T Waldo county. The fact is
that those who 'omc to Nor.hport from the
westward or the interior Of the STATE have cy-
cc!lent railroad accommodations. and there are
'paiatial steamers" landing at the Camp Ground
four times each day. Our roads have not been
dusty this season, and there are no finer drive,
anywhere than those in this vicinity as our
many summer visitors are ready to t,.stifv
'Iealou~y blinds the l.. j.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

Jordan, Bclfasts champion centre fielder, i.
playing ball at Dover, n. H.
The Belfast Juniors say when the Frankforts am,
WintcrpOrts decide which is the better club they
would like to try titles with the victors.
At the beginning Of the Maine state league
season, A. G. Spaulding, of Chicago, presented
each of the clubs with two dozen base balls of his
manufacture Balls are items of expense in a
game, as it requires two more in each game
which must be furnished by the home club The
price is $l5 per dozen.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

The rumsellers' best friend IL the Belfast Pc
lice Court.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

The Henry George Labor party was in con-
Nenton at Syracuse last week. and succeeded
III defeating the Socialistic element by mar
row margin. after a stormy session. A State
ticket was nominated with George at the head
as candidate for Secretary of State 1t is
predicted that the head (of the ticket will he
badly scratched
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

Owing 10 the political attacks which have
been made on Gen. Farchild, Il movement is
Oh foot 70 secure his reelection as Grand Com
mandor of the q. 4. X. He is net Il candidate
Tor reelection and it is not customary to give
commanders two terms, bu: there is a general
1ecilng IN favor of FairchuS reelection as a
re'jlike to the political criticisms he has rcceiv-
ed. The official call for the st. Louis cncamp-
mcni has been issued. The parade will occur
Oh Sept. q, and the business session begins on
Sept. Is.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

l'rof. Spencer +. Baird Secretary OF the
Smithsonian Institution, head of the L. $.
Fish Commission. and a voluminou> writer on
scientific subjects. died last week at Woods
Iloll He ha~ done much in behalf of science
and died from overwork. 1t is said that two
men at least will be required to fill the places
left vacant by his death.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
Poisoning \ FAMILY FOR -.

sir:at excitement prevailed in the northern
raf' of Franklin county over the arrest Mon
day morning by officer Toothakcr of Phillips,
of Amer Searlc> Of Range ley. for attempting
to poison the family OF one Locain with paris
green. The prisoner admits his guilt. and SAYS
he WAS hired by one Durham to put poison in
HE TODD. and was given 81 for doing it. So
much poison was ltl}t ia. however, that it was
discovered before any one had eaten he food.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

That he only shipped four men outside the limit
ana dlH not snip any men at All III SouriS, As nj
ieEe(i that he was asked to pay fine by Collector
Foley 5Ut refused, and that lie was next asked to
give hu::'t, which he also refused to do then tu
tcct"r Foley proposed q compromi7@ Of the case.
Commander Gordon, OF the Acadian recommend
ed Mcdonald 10 accec to that, but the Yankee
sa.iteiy refused every induccmcnt made to setiuce
him from the position he occupied. lie icciined
to entertain any proposition at all, except that of
an unconditional release of his vessel, which the
authorities finally agreed to. lie had never cast
his seine, and HASN'T got II fish on board. The Of
fields at Souris refused 10 allow him to take any
necessary to take his vessel home
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
rtSIEKN MAINE STATE FAIR.

The Eastern Maine STATE Fair is to he held ii
Bangor Tuesday. Wednesday, THURSDAY and
Friday August 50th, 3lst, sept. l>t and Cd.
For the trotti and running races large mum
her OF the fa>t,- >teppor> of the State of Maine
and the Maritime igpvincc> have been entered.
The exhibition entries in the horse. cattle,
sheep, mechanical, industrial and art depart
!nclltS are unproecicn edly large and one of
the finest Exhibitions ~ held in Maine is as
slrcd All railroads I'm steamboats, in Maine
and New Brunswick viii sell round trip eXcur-
sion tickets to Bangor daring the week ol the
Fair
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
kNoX AND LINCOLN VETERANS.

The veterans of knoN and Lincoln counties
Waldoboro, Friday. Eighteen Maine regiment
four batteries. and the battalion of sharp shoot
er> were represented. besides veterans from
New Hampshire, Vermont Rhode Island. Con-
necticut and nited states organizations. Sur
eeon Henry c. LeNan>aler OF Thomaston pre-
sided, and the following officers We're chosen:
President, c. +. Ame>; Vice Presidents IL. I.
>trout G. W. kalloch, :. +. Batchcder, :. l..
Miller. Warren kcene. j. u. Morse {. ID.
Jones. T.. Ct. Libby. }. :. Cleveland. A. u.
Champnet. VIM. Mcl.ain, j. +. Kelley: Seerc-
tary and treasurer W. II. Leyan>aler. Reeds
Cadet band. of Waldoboro. furnished music.
Patriotic speeches Were made 10y III. 7. Leyan-
>aler. J. Bead, $. l.. Miller, W. W Davis. +. S.
Benner \. :. Eaes, {. L. Amc>. ID. Woodbury.
and +. ID. Gu>hee
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

The State fair trustees closed their mcctin.
saturday. They arranged The details of the
fair which opens September 9th. Secretary
hennison says that all adyicc> indicate a deep
or interest than has been expressed in any pre-
NiouS fair. The trustees made an inventory of
The property which foot> up 10 over $4,000,
nearly Two dollars TO every one of indebted
ness. ';ispeling the report that the society is
not o.. good footing. In answer to MIR. Man
leN's letter. concerning the giving ny OF life
the STATE Agricultural Society. assures him
that his request will be granted. and HE mat
ter will |'r drought up before Tho board Of
trustees.
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

TIE >lIEElrl's NEW HoU>!. The new house
is nearly completed and MI. Wadsworth will short
ly take possession. The house il built on the site
of the one burned several years ago hut unlike tic
old one Is built of wool and connected with the
Jail. The dimensions are; main house "A by IS
feet, el n by } feet stable y by 81 feet and Il
II feet connection bctH cen the ell and stable, 50
| that all the buildings have communication with
each other. On the lower floor there is a parlor,
sitting room, dining room, office, and
kitchen. The latter is fitted up with every
venience. lii the second story arc the sleeping,
rooms and bath rooms The stable il roomy and
cony tnicnt. |; has stalls for three horses The
cellar is very large and roony. Several brick pill
lars for support, built from solid foundation
! in The cellar to the flooring above The house was
huilt under the supervision of the County Commits
sioners and cost $4,000. Mr. Fred Y. Cottrcll, of
| this city, was the master workman. The outside
of the house is painted in colors, TIE main portion
flesh color VITA dark trimmings. The house has
| an elevated and slightly situation and is all that
could he desired for a home The office Of sheriff
will now have an additional charm forthc aspiring
candidate.
Til. RsDAY's STORM. one of the most severe
storms Of the season visited this section on Thurs
day last. The wind blew a gale from the south
east and the rain fall was heavy. The storm was
of short duration, however. No serious damage
was d nc in this vicinity, but had it been high WI,
ter the wharf property would have suffered, as at
half tide when the storm at its height the sea
broke onto the Sanford steamers wharf. The SCI,
was very heavy in the harbor. Some small boats
washed ashore and others swamped at their moor
ngs. Mr.. Macombers floating stage on the lower
side Of the Camp Ground wharf was stove to pieces
and his best boat wrecked, making his loss
about 800 The cat-boat Eva at anchor Off the
south Shore lost her rulor, which was picked IN
on the shore above. y tree blew over and strik
ing the roof of the Lothrop cottage, on the Cam,
! Ground, demolished some Of the ornamental work
| DIR. Lombard with his usual luck had his flag
blown to ribbons and his flag staff blown down
Some damage was done to the temporary dam al
Little River, built to keep the salt water from
| flowing the site for reservoir dam. Tic steamer
Pcnobscot arrived here from upriver in the midst
of the storm and laid at her wharf until it hi,
somewhat subsidized, but did not land at the CAM
Ground when she proceeded. The Mary Morgan
| made her usual time and landings. An excursion
party from Bangor steamer Rockland was tie
tanned at CASTING all night. The storm was almos
4 cyclone on some parts of the Maine coast. A
Portland the wind blew 4s-knot breczc-heavies
for the year, and over two inches of rain fell
Much damage done to awnings and trees
The storm was severe all along the New Engan,
coast A good many marine disasters have alrca,l,
been reported, and those of local interest ar,
| noted in our marine department, or local columns
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25
News of Belfast and Vicinity.
ADVICE TO OYSTER EATER

ADVICE TO OYSTER EATERS.
Don't drown him deep in vinegar,
Or season him at all.
Don't cover up his shiny form
With pepper like a pail,
But gently lift him from his shell
And firmly hold your breath,
Then with your eager tongue and teeth
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

otherwise known as Bert, is Il native of Belfast,
and is too well known here to require many words.
As a backstop he has few equals and no snpcriors,
while he is a "holy terror" TO the pitchers that
face him, for he hits the ball every time and hits
1t hard. He has played on the Belfast team ever
since the club was organized and also on the An
dover college club,
The Republican journal., 1887-08-25

)
man, Of this city, arc camping in Palestine cottage
at Pitchers Pond. Dir. Edward Pcnlleton Of
Detroit, Mich, made his Belfast friends brief call
last week. Hoarlmnn iiall, Isl, of Boston, is in
Belfast on VISIT. Mis- Emma Lord and Miss e.
NJ. Wakefield of Gardiner are visiting friends in
Eelfast.... Miss Mary T.. kimIal, Of Boston, j.
spending a vacation in this city n. Mrs. Charles
Critchctt, of Stoneham, Mass, and N.Y.. James L.
Crosby, Of Fishkl, y. T., are visiting their for
mcr home in Belfast. MT. William NJ Burgess.
of 1lammonton, n. " is visiting his brother, Capt
Thomas Burgess, OF this city. Mr.. burgess has
been absent twenty years Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
England and Miss Minerva Dexter, of Rhode Is
land arc the guests of Mrs. Il. A. Quincy. May
or and Mrs Burgess with party of friends are
spending two weeks at sans Souci cottage, Pitch
er's Pond. "A Belfast party Of 4 dozen or more
made an excursion TO Castnc on steamer Electl
last Saturday, and had Very enjoyable day..
Miss Nellie McEic Of Boston, is in Belfast the
guest of Mrs. William RoiN.. Mr.. A. ID. French,
of Waltham, Mass. is in Bclfast....J. A. Lancas-
ter and wife and Charles A. Lancaster, of Merri
mac, Mass, are visiting III Belfast the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. n Lancaster. Mr. Clinton Fer
guson, of Boston, is spending vacation with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. b. Ferguson, CITY
Point mir. Sumner =. Lothrop, of New York i.
Belfast on a VISIT. Mr.. W. Frederick, of Boston,
has been visiting relatives and friends in this CITY
Mr.. Benz. r. HazeItine, Of Jacksonville Fla
is in town.. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles IL. Hubbard OF
Providence, II. L., are in the city on their annual
vacation. They have spent two weeks with rela
tiVes and friends in Camden. Mrs. Il. Mcdonald
and daughter, Miss Annie Mcdonald, of Il. Corinth
were in Belfast last week visiting relatives. Miss
Lena +. kimball, of Waldoboro, is in Belfast, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. +. Wight. Mr. and
Mrs. James Mitchell AMI family, of IIartlan,l, ar
rived last week and are at Northport. Capt Jas
II. Perkins, Of sch. Meyer Y Muller, is with his
family in this city W. v. Pratt is here from
the Naval Academy at Annapolis for a four weeks
vacation. The Belfast colony in Unity includes,
with those already mentioned, Mrs. j. G. Thomp-
son and Mrs. II. 0. Patterson. :. Capt. Marccllus
Ncazic, Of lslcsboro, left on Tuesday for New
York, to take command OF sch. Mary A. Hall, of
Belfast. Mrs. Joseph Osgood, OF South Boston,
is visiting friends here